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Benchmate Adds New Clients While Others Expand Use of System
Solution Continues as Preferred Software Tool for Small and Medium Work Forces - June 16, 2008 - Benchmate
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Amperor Inc. Announces the Addition of Its LED Power Supply Family to AmperorDirect.com
LED sign / lighting application developers can now research and purchase the revolution Class II rugged LED power supply at AmperorDirect.com. - June 13, 2008 - Amperor Inc.
Natural Gas Prices: the Impact of Speculative Greed
In its most recent analysis, Energy Solutions, Inc. identifies the how and why of today’s high natural gas prices, plus the shake-out that will happen when prices return to more reasonable price levels. - June 12, 2008 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
START-IT Puts ERP Provider Deacom on Radar for 'Hot' List
Deacom, Inc., producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System for building component, prefabricated building, batch process, and mixed-mode manufacturers, has been named one of eight "Companies to Keep an Eye On" by START-IT magazine as... - June 12, 2008 - Deacom
Induction Atmospheres Moves to Larger Facility
While many other American companies are reducing capacity and manpower, Induction Atmospheres (IA), a leading manufacturer and system integrator of customized industrial heating equipment, is moving to a larger facility to meet increasing demand for its products. "We were really getting... - June 11, 2008 - GH Induction Atmospheres
Aras Community Network Event Adds Corporate Presenters XEROX, ACCO Brands, and Esterline Aerospace & Defense
Industry Leaders to Present on Strategy and Best Practices Using Aras Solutions. - June 10, 2008 - Aras Corporation
ArriveNEWS Adds 93 More Exhibitors to Its Virtual Tradeshow
The organizer of the on-line International Industrial Trade Show, ArriveNEWS.com has added 93 exhibitors showcasing their products in front of an international audience of engineers and other industrial buyers. - June 08, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Northern Plains Commerce Centre and Mallory Alexander International Logistics Receive Premier Transload Designation
BNSF Railway Company has designated Mallory Alexander International Logistics, the operator of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) in Bismarck, North Dakota, as a member of the BNSF Premier Transload Network. This network is comprised of approximately 115 elite freight facilities. The BNSF... - June 07, 2008 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Partnership Between Ronco and Sperian Protection Group
Ronco announces that they have entered into an alliance with Sperian Protection Group. As per the agreement, the complete line of Sperian products is now available through Ronco. This includes well-known brands in eye, hearing, fall and respiratory protection; Uvex, Bilsom, Willson, Fend-all,... - June 07, 2008 - RONCO
New Automotive Product Test System Saves Tier 1 Supplier Money and Space
As automotive engine manufacturers face ever tighter environmental emission regulations they are imposing stringent requirements on component suppliers for effective product testing. GT Precision Products, part of the GT Group of companies, are Tier 1 automotive suppliers of exhaust valves for... - June 07, 2008 - Tascomp Limited
Solar Innovations, Inc. Introduces Folding Glass Wall and Door System Configurations to Their Website
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, skylights, sunrooms, folding and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, introduces the addition of folding glass wall system, or bi-fold door, configurations to their website. - June 06, 2008 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Winters' Houston Office Now Open
Winters Instruments has opened a Houston office to better serve the needs of the oil & gas market. Winters’ Houston office is a stocked warehouse and responsible for sales and service to the South Central region of the United States. Standard instrumentation for the oil & gas market... - June 05, 2008 - Winters Instruments
IndustrialMRO.com Launches Adhesives and Sealants Marketplace for Its Industrial MRO Supply Directory
The Industrial Supply blog for plant maintenance, equipment repair and facility operations managers IndustrialMRO has launched a new marketplace designed to connect buyers and suppliers of adhesives and sealants. - June 05, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
iPower Distribution Group of New England Launches New Website
According to Doug Markham, President of iPower New England, the new iPowerNE.com website was designed to provide access to its existing customers for the web-based services it provides, such as iZap and iHub, as well as information and guidance to industrial manufacturers seeking an innovative way to solve their supply chain challenges. - June 04, 2008 - iPower Distribution Group of New England
New PosiTector 6000 PA2 Feature – DeFelsko Corporation
The redesigned PosiTector® 6000 Coating Thickness Gage from DeFelsko Corporation now offers an advanced SSPC PA2 feature set in memory models. This new feature makes it easier than ever to determine if film thickness over an extended area conforms to user-specified minimum and maximum... - June 04, 2008 - DeFelsko Corporation
Silverado Cable Company Hosts President George W. Bush
Robert Simpson, owner of Silverado Cable Company, has announced that the company hosted President George W. Bush on May 27. The visit included a statement by Bush about the economy and how Silverado is benefiting from the business tax provisions of the Economic Stimulus Package, as well as a tour... - June 04, 2008 - Silverado Cable Company
Tool Hire & Equipment Hire Company in the UK
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, announces the acquisition of two businesses. - June 02, 2008 - Hire Station
Talvor Delivers 1000th Vehicle to Apollo Motorhomes
Talvor Motorhomes manufactured its 1000th vehicle for Apollo Motorhome Holidays. The vehicle was a six berth Euro Deluxe motorhome, delivered to Apollo’s premium trade event, the 2008 Australian Tourism Exchange, held June 14 – 20. This achievement has been a goal since Talvor’s... - June 02, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes
Vicinity Manufacturing™ Rises to the Occasion for the Clabber Girl® Corporation
Vicinity’s software solution selected for leading manufacturer of baking powder. - June 01, 2008 - Vicinity Manufacturing
IndustrialPR Launches an On-line Marketplace to Promote Wyoming Manufacturers
The industrial news Web site IndustrialPR, a division of the Industrial Leaders Group has launched a new marketplace to promote Wyoming manufacturers of industrial products to an international audience of buyers - June 01, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Aerospace Component Test Rig Safeguards Aircraft Performance
GKN Aerospace Services Structures Corp of Cromwell, Connecticut has taken delivery of a automated test rig for thermal fatigue endurance testing of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite components. Supplied by Tascomp Limited, of Billingham, UK the test rig was developed in conjunction... - June 01, 2008 - Tascomp Limited
Industrial Leaders Helps U.S. and Canada-Based Companies Develop Trading Partnerships
The American Industrial Marketplace, IndustrialLeaders.com has launched a new program to connect U.S. and Canada buyers and suppliers of industrial and construction equipment, machinery and materials. - May 31, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Sandmeyer Steel Company Adds SSC-6MO (UNS N08367), a 6% Molybdenum, Superaustenitic Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
Sandmeyer Steel Company has added SSC-6MO (UNS N08367) to its extensive line of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and nickel alloy plate and plate products. SSC-6MO is a “superaustenitic” stainless steel containing in excess of 6% molybdenum. The alloy was developed for... - May 31, 2008 - Sandmeyer Steel Company
Cirrus Launches Noise in Action Photography Competition
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications have launched their Noise in Action Photography Competition. - May 30, 2008 - Cirrus Research plc
Expert Metal Spinners at Metalspun Products Co., Inc. Celebrates 60 Years Of Business
Metalspun Products Co., Inc. has been in business for an incredible 60 years, and today continues to produce high quality metal products that are custom made to meet their client’s exact needs and specifications. - May 29, 2008 - Metalspun Products, Co., Inc.
American Glass Top Company – Glass Table Tops and Much More
American Glass Top Company has been providing wood table glass tops since 1977. They also make and install custom glass signs, glass shelves, and heavy glass table tops for customers throughout the Chicagoland area. - May 29, 2008 - American Glass Top Company
3N2 Named Official Sponsor and Footwear Provider of National Pro Fastpitch
3N2 has been named an official sponsor and footwear provider of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). As sponsor, 3N2 will be marketed in each NPF ballpark as well as on the ProFastpitch.com website. 3N2 footwear will be made available to all players on the six NPF member teams; the Philadelphia Force,... - May 29, 2008 - 3N2
IndustrialCOOP Connects Thousands of Buyers and Suppliers of Abrasive Products Worldwide
The Co-op Industrial Search Engine IndustrialCOOP.com has nearly doubled its offerings for abrasives and abrasive tools, equipment and supplies from international manufacturers, exporters and distributors. - May 28, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Iraq Troops Honor Flexfit Headwear in Appreciation of Donated Custom Embroidered Hats
Flexfit Headwear donates custom embroidered baseball caps to American Troops stationed at The Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team in Baghdad, and has the American Flag flown in their honor. - May 27, 2008 - Flexfit
Sports Businesses Discover Next Level Executive Search Simplifies Placement and Magnifies Results
Next Level Sports recently launched Next Level Executive Search (NLES), to be a sports industry executive search firm and to focus specifically on executive placement, diversity recruiting, and finding executive talent for sports-related businesses. - May 27, 2008 - Next Level Executive Search
VIBCO Vibrators Introduces Virtual Van Visits for Installation & Technical Support
VIBCO Vibrators introduces a new Virtual Van Visit program to provide customers with improved installation and technical support assistance. The Virtual Van Visits are designed to quickly and clearly show customers the how to install a VIBCO vibrator for their unique application and are offered free of charge. - May 27, 2008 - VIBCO Vibrators
SalesForce.com Adds New International Crm Consultant to Its ISV Network
Sprinx Systems, crm consultant and solution provider, has helped customers for ten years with their CRM needs. It is now the first Salesforce.com AppEchange ISV Partner in the Czech Republic. - May 25, 2008 - Sprinx Systems
Display Pack's Innovative Pie Box Wins Two Ameristar Awards
Display Pack Inc., an award-winning manufacturer of Single Source Solutions™ packaging services, was presented with two Ameristar awards – one award being the “People’s Choice Award” – at this year’s International Organization of Packaging Professionals... - May 24, 2008 - Display Pack
TPI Corporation to Establish Mexican Operations
Tennessee-based manufacturer to initiate operations in Saltillo, Mexico. - May 24, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Trace Contaminant Detection by Ultraviolet Microscopy and Microspectroscopy
Detection and analysis of trace organic and inorganic contaminants on precision devices by ultraviolet microscopy and microspectroscopy. - May 23, 2008 - CRAIC Technologies, Inc.
Dynamic Systems Inc. Acquires EDP System Services Inc.
Dynamic Systems, Inc. announced today it has agreed to acquire EDP System Services, a developer of turnkey and custom software solutions for bar code applications. The acquisition combines the barcode systems expertise of DSI with EDP’s software solutions. The combined company will bring over 50 years experience to the bar code market place. - May 23, 2008 - Dynamic Systems, Inc.
Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell: Can Now be Provided in 2 mV/V Output
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) can now provide its fatigue rated version of Pancake Load Cells LCF700 in 2.0 mV/V output: LCF701 Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell. Futek can also provide this model with a tension base. These load cells are primarily used in inline applications... - May 22, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Hailo LLC Welcomes New Mechanical Engineer
Hailo LLC, a Long Island, NY based aluminum ladder manufacturer in Holbrook, has hired Ralph Weinmuller as their new Mechanical Engineer. - May 22, 2008 - Hailo LLC
Industrial Classifieds Approves Texas-Based MRO Supply Chain Distributor
Industrial Classifieds, a free marketplace to buy and sell industrial and construction products, and division of the Industrial Leaders Group, has approved a Houston, Texas distributor of MRO Industrial Supply products for its Web site. - May 22, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Waterloo Manufacturing Software Releases Version 5.2 of TACTIC
Waterloo Manufacturing Software announces the release of version 5.2 of its TACTIC software. TACTIC is a Windows based production scheduling and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) system. TACTIC is designed to integrate with manufacturing business systems, to enhance their value, or to operate... - May 22, 2008 - Waterloo Manufacturing Software
Caster Concepts Inc. Targets "Continuous Improvement"
At an employee meeting in early 2008, Bill Dobbins, the president of Caster Concepts Inc, set forward key objectives for the upcoming year. Key points included continuous improvement goals for the company. Continuous improvement is nothing new in today's modern manufacturing world but while Bill... - May 21, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Industrial Leaders Group to Help American Manufacturers Expand Overseas
In response of the struggling U.S. economy, Industrial Leaders Group, an on-line industrial supply portal, announced plans to promote American manufacturers of industrial products in foreign markets. - May 21, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Spectrum Thin Films & Mars Phoenix Lander Touchdown on Martian Surface May 25th, 2008
Long Island Small Business Hauppauge Firm Works with NASA on Mars Spacecraft. - May 20, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
Strategic HR Advisors Announces Mobile Executives
Strategic HR Advisors (SHRA) announced the addition of Mobile Executive and Professional expertise to their business model for progressive companies needing result producing improvement methodologies. W. Wayne Perrett, president of Strategic HR Advisors, states, “Companies often face rapid... - May 18, 2008 - Strategic HR Advisors
Curtis Dyna-Fog Applies Green Concept to World Market
Curtis Dyna-Fog is a world leading manufacturer of spraying and fogging machines and has focused on using alternate energy sources to power its products. - May 17, 2008 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
New Hampshire Manufacturer of Voice and Data Communications Systems Seen on IndustrialMRO.com
IndustrialMRO.com, a Web site for plant maintenance professionals, engineers and manufacturing managers will feature a Manchester, New Hampshire manufacturer of voice and data communications Equipment. - May 17, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Solar Innovations, Inc. Explains the Health Benefits of Sunrooms
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial sunrooms, skylights, greenhouses, conservatories, folding, sliding, and tilting glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, explains the health benefits of sunrooms. Further research in the health and wellness industry has... - May 17, 2008 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Formost President to Donate to China Relief Efforts
A $30,000 donation to the disaster relief efforts related to the devastating May 12 earthquake in China is being given by Joseph Chen, President of Foremost Groups Inc., of East Hanover. The company, with manufacturing operations in China, also announced that it will match any employee donations,... - May 16, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
Michigan Screw Machine Manufacturer Added to Industrial Leaders Group
Industrial Leaders Group, a network of industrial directories and portals, will include offerings from a Madison Heights, Michigan-based screw machining manufacturer to feature on its Web sites - May 16, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com